%0 PDF %T Design of the Prevention of Adult Caries Study (PACS): A randomized clinical trial assessing the effect of a chlorhexidine dental coating for the prevention of adult caries. %A Vollmer, William M.; Papas, Athena S.; Bader, James D.; Maupomé, Gerardo.; Gullion, Christina M.; Hollis, Jack F.; Snyder, John J.; Fellows, Jeffrey L.; Laws, Reesa L.; White, B Alexander. %D 2016-08-16T18:22:15.495Z %8 2016-08-16 %R http://localhost/files/0p096k86r %X Background: Dental caries is one of the primary causes of tooth loss among adults. It is estimated to affect a majority of Americans aged 55 and older, with a disproportionately higher burden in disadvantaged populations. Although a number of treatments are currently in use for caries prevention in adults, evidence for their efficacy and effectiveness is limited.; Springer Open. %[ 2018-10-11 %9 Text %~ Tufts Digital Library %W Institution